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Method for the production of intraocular lenses

US5429838A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1993
Grant dateJul 4, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/0016
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for producing intraocular lenses with improved optical properties, applying to the optical part of the lens a coating to protect the surface during one or more processing steps which are carried out under conditions so that the protective coating is essentially insoluble and remains adhered to the lens, and removing the coating by changing the conditions which make the coating adhere to the lens.

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